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Bacon Wrapped Pork Filet - 285 Calories

Let’s take a high-calorie classic – the Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon – and make a version of it that’ll be just as much a treat for you and your dinner guests with significantly fewer calories.  Plus, as a bonus, we’ll make a sauce to top both the filet and your sides.     

What you’ll need to get started:    

• a 1-2 pound pork tenderloin
• 6 slices of ready cooked bacon (like Oscar Mayer)
• salt & pepper
• 2 tsp. olive oil

For the sauce:    

• 1/2 an onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp light butter

Pulling your dish together:    

1. Heat oil in non-stick skillet to medium temperature
2. Cut pork tenderloin into five or six 1 – 1 1/2 inch thick filets
3. Wrap outer edge of pork filets with slice of bacon, fasten with toothpick
4. Season pork with salt and pepper then place into pan
5. Brown filets on each side for 5-6 minutes
6. Remove from heat and cover
7. Add onion to pan and saute for a couple of minutes until transparent
8. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer. 
9. Pour in broth, Worcestershire  & lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes
10. Whisk in butter and continue cooking for 1 minute
11. Serve Pork Filets topped with sauce.  Garnish with Parsley to taste

The Bacon-Wrapped Pork Filets are great accompanied by mashed potatoes and a green vegetable side like green beans, brussel sprouts or broccoli.  It’s recommended that the pan sauce is placed on top of the pork and mashed to enhance the flavors.     

With a time commitment of only 30 minutes from start to finish, this meal is a good after work or busy day option while tasting like it took a lot more time to prepare.  It’s also a perfect alternative to beef and chicken dishes.  Give it a shot..and let me know what you think.  Mangia and enjoy.